C 3500 Truck 2WD V8-350 5.7L VIN K TBI (1995)
Throttle Cable/Linkage: Service and Repair
Control Cable And Linkage
ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE
There are no linkage adjustments. The control cable must be replaced with an identical replacement part.
All linkages and cables must be checked, to assure free movement, with no rubbing, chafing, or binding.
The accelerator must operate freely, without binding between full closed and side open throttle. When performing service on the accelerator
control cable, observe the following:
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The retainer must be installed with the tangs secured overhead of the stud.
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The conduit fitting at both ends of the cable must have the locking tangs expanded and locked in the attaching holes.
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The braided portion of the accelerator cable assembly must not come in contact with the front of the dash sealer during assembly, repair, or
replacement of the assembly.
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The flexible components (hoses, wires, conduits, etc.) must not be routed within 50 mm (2 inches) of the moving parts of the accelerator
linkage outboard of the support unless the routing is positively controlled.
REMOVE:
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Retainer from throttle lever stud or release cable from pulley.
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Retainer locking tangs from support bracket.
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Retainer from accelerator pedal rod or release cable from rod.
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Retainer locking tangs from dash panel.
INSTALL:
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Retainer to dash panel.
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Retainer to accelerator pedal rod or connect cable in rod slot.
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Retainer to support bracket.
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Retainer to throttle lever stud or connect cable to pulley.
